$30 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Florida

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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Florida

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Orlando
Orlandononstop$168
Miami
Miami1 stop$142
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdalenonstop$100
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$141
Fort Myers
Fort Myersnonstop$101
West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach2 stops$322
Jacksonville
Jacksonville1 stop$237
Sarasota
Sarasotanonstop$111
Pensacola
Pensacola1 stop$217
Key West
Key West1 stop$264
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$319
Valparaiso
Valparaiso1 stop$313
Punta Gorda
Punta Gordanonstop$88
Tallahassee
Tallahassee1 stop$379
Gainesville
Gainesville1 stop$386
Orlando
Orlandononstop$168
Miami
Miami1 stop$142
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdalenonstop$100
Tampa
Tampa1 stop$141
Fort Myers
Fort Myersnonstop$101
West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach2 stops$322
Jacksonville
Jacksonville1 stop$237
Sarasota
Sarasotanonstop$111
Pensacola
Pensacola1 stop$217
Key West
Key West1 stop$264
Panama City
Panama City1 stop$319
Valparaiso
Valparaiso1 stop$313
Punta Gorda
Punta Gordanonstop$88
Tallahassee
Tallahassee1 stop$379
Gainesville
Gainesville1 stop$386

Book Cheap Des Moines to Florida Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Florida that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Florida

Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Allegiant Air Logo
2:56 pm - 7:05 pmDSM-FLL
3h 09mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
7:55 pm - 10:21 pmFLL-DSM
3h 26mnonstop
$100Allegiant Air
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Sun, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 18
Allegiant Air Logo
2:56 pm - 7:05 pmDSM-FLL
3h 09mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
8:10 pm - 10:36 pmFLL-DSM
3h 26mnonstop
$101Allegiant Air
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Mon, Jan 5 - Fri, Jan 9
Frontier Logo
8:29 pm - 5:31 amDSM-TPA
8h 02m1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:35 pm - 7:30 pmTPA-DSM
6h 55m1 stop
$141Frontier
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Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
Frontier Logo
8:25 pm - 12:32 amDSM-MIA
27h 07m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:30 pmMIA-DSM
14h 05m1 stop
$142Frontier
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Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 12:25 pmDSM-MIA
5h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:55 pm - 9:35 pmMIA-DSM
5h 40m1 stop
$189Southwest
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 9
Delta Logo
2:16 pm - 8:51 pmDSM-MIA
5h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 10:34 pmMIA-DSM
5h 04m1 stop
$217Delta
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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 17
Delta Logo
5:34 am - 12:41 pmDSM-PNS
7h 07m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 10:34 pmPNS-DSM
5h 34m1 stop
$217Delta
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 23
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 12:25 pmDSM-MIA
5h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:20 pm - 12:05 amMIA-DSM
5h 45m1 stop
$218Southwest
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:03 pmDSM-TPA
6h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:59 pm - 10:59 pmTPA-DSM
7h 00m1 stop
$231American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sat, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 10:24 pmDSM-JAX
5h 46m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:29 am - 1:19 pmJAX-DSM
4h 50m1 stop
$237American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Florida flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Florida to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Florida flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Florida from Des Moines found in the last 72 hours was to Jacksonville, at $42 round-trip. The most popular route is from Des Moines (DSM) to Orlando Sanford Intl Airport (SFB), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $154.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Florida?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $262, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Florida?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Florida, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Florida is September, when tickets cost $193 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $382 and $324 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Florida?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Florida clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Florida, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Des Moines, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Florida?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Florida, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Florida, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$30
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Orlando Airport

FAQs - booking Florida flights

  • Is there an airline that allows children to fly alone from Des Moines to Florida?

    American Airlines offers an unaccompanied minor program for children aged 5-14 traveling alone. The program ensures that the child is supervised from check-in to arrival at their destination. The airline provides a dedicated agent to escort the child through security and to the gate, and the child is boarded before other passengers. During the flight, the child is checked on regularly by flight attendants. Upon arrival, the child is released only to the designated guardian, who must provide valid identification.

  • What would make a good choice for a very sustainable airline I can use for this trip?

    Allegiant Air is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The airline has invested in fuel-efficient aircraft, resulting in a 30% reduction in carbon emissions per passenger mile over the past decade. Additionally, the company has implemented a paperless cockpit and has reduced the weight of its planes through measures such as removing unnecessary equipment. Allegiant also recycles on-board materials and has a program to donate unsold food to local charities.

  • What are the different types of tickets available on Allegiant Air?

    Allegiant Air offers three types of ticket bundles. Their basic ticket allows you to bring one personal item on the plane with you. Their bonus ticket package allows you to also have a carry-on bag, and you get seat selection and a more liberal cancellation policy. Their total package builds on the bonus package by also allowing you to bring a checked bag with you, and you get priority boarding at the gate.

  • Are there any airlines on this route that offer specialized meals for those with dietary restrictions?

    United Airlines offers special meals for passengers with dietary restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher options. These meals must be requested at least 24 hours before departure and are available on most flights. United also offers special meals for passengers with medical conditions, such as low-sodium or diabetic meals. The airline's website provides detailed information on the different meal options, and customers can also call the United Customer Contact Center to request a special meal.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Florida?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Florida.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Florida?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Des Moines to Florida is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Florida?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Des Moines to Florida with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Florida?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Des Moines to Florida up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Florida?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Florida is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $231 on average. Morning departures are around 1% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Florida is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $263.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Florida

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Des Moines to the following destinations at these prices or less: Miami $296 one-way - $467 round-trip; Tampa $85 one-way - $164 round-trip; Orlando $119 one-way - $212 round-trip
  • If you are looking for the quickest way to get from Des Moines to Florida, you should consider the non-stop flights aboard American Airlines that depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and arrive at Miami International Airport (MIA).
  • Travelers looking to make their way to the west coast of Florida will find direct flights to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) aboard Allegiant Air, and this same airline also offers a direct flight to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ).
  • If the entire family is making their way to Florida for some great theme park fun in the city of Orlando, they can travel on a non-stop flight aboard Frontier Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport and arrives at Orlando International Airport (MCO).
  • If you have an early flight to Florida from Des Moines International Airport, a better choice than driving early in the morning would be to stay at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport, which sits right at the entrance to the airport property.
  • Travelers looking for a great way to get to the southeastern Florida city of Fort Lauderdale should consider the direct flight aboard Allegiant Air that departs from Des Moines International Airport and arrives at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL).

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Des Moines to Florida

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Florida. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Nov 2025LAX - BWI
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Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

The flight was an hour and a half late departing which was inconvenient

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

Movie selection was meh. Food was great. Crew as always great. I paid for premium because that’s the only way not to feel like a sardine. That’s how economy should be imo. Sadly passengers have to pay an extra $1000 to get what they should at base price but that’s all airlines. The airline industry in general treats passengers as cargo.

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

this crew didn't care much. bumping carts into seats more times than i care to remember

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

It was a red eye flight, so no meals were provided, but it was fine with snacks. The seats felt cramped and almost too narrow.

We didn't take off until an hour after we boarded.

Wish they had the seat-back video screens for watching movies or playing games.

Very good but wish they had the seat-back video screens for movies & games

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

I love how they show love to their customers and care about them too.

I liked how when I got on board how fast we ended up taking off but what I truly disliked was how uncomfortable the seats were. There was truly never a time that I could ever get comfortable during both of my flights. The seats could get away during shorter flights but flights 3 hour plus makes it hard to enjoy.

The crew was great and the flight was very smooth. Can’t really judge food since I did not get any because it costs money. The seat was comfortable for what we bought. Thanks!

Crew was great. No entertainment and food and beverage was for purchase only, even water

It was canceled. The flight wasn’t rescheduled, everyone had to figure out their own new arrangements. They said we would get refunded our original fare and receive an additional $150. We received links for $100 only and they expired before we could activate them.

The plane had originated in Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning and flew to Moline where we boarded. The flight left around 12:30 PM and there were no boxed snacks available and many of the alcoholic beverages were unavailable. I would find it hard to believe that that many of the passengers coming from Las Vegas at 6:30 in the morning, drank and ate that much of the items. I can only come to the conclusion that someone failed to stock the plane for the round-trip. This is a huge revenue failure for the airline and disappointment for the passengers. The flight crew did not seem happy to be there and did not engage with passengers. Allegiant you can do better.

They did not let my husband on the plane with our service animal at the last minute. Do NOT fly this airline with a service animal!

Tight! Seats are not designed for those of us who wear extra-large clothes.

The non-stop flight from Grand Rapids was excellent. I neither expected or needed a budget flight and Allegiant made the trip easy and for an affordable price, Arriving at the Mesa Airport (AZA) is a delight compared to the international airport. For our return flight, we were able to arrive 75 minutes before the flight, return the rental car, check our bag and make it to the gate in plenty of time. That would never happen at most airports.

Easiest flights I’ve ever taken. Plane was comfortable without overly crowded seating.

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